- STAEL (Germaine NECKER, Baroness), 1766-1817, woman of letters: L.A.S., dated 6 May. Letter of thanks to her correspondent for kindly bringing her her due, "since this will earn me a visit from you a thousand thanks. A thousand friendships. A thousand more of whatever you wish". We enclose two L.A.S. and a card from the Count of Haussonville, grandson of Madame de Staël, addressed to his correspondent, about an edition of Madame de Staël's letters.